Employee Participation

More than two-thirds of employees globally say having a successful career and full life is attainable, according to new research by Accenture.

When employee conflicts arise, it's important to act proactively, says Sheryl Kovach, president and CEO of Kandor Group, a human resources consulting firm in Houston.

Today marks Employee Appreciation Day; however, most companies arent recognizing their employees. In fact, according to a Bersin by Deloitte study, nearly 70 percent of employees say they are only recognized once a year or not at all.

Manufacturing workers confidence ratings rose 3.7 points in the fourth quarter of 2012 for a high since the first quarter of 2007.

U.S. manufacturers expanded in February at the fastest pace since June 2011, buoyed by increases in new orders and production. The third straight month of growth suggests factories may help the economy this year after slumping through most of 2012.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell 22,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 344,000, evidence that the job market may be picking up.